Namibia say they are totally focused and ready for action as they prepare for their opening match against Fiji in Rotorua tomorrow.
The team had a light training yesterday at Smallbone Park, Rotorua in a bid to get themselves ready for their first pool match against New Zealand's Pacific neighbours Fiji.
It is the team's fourth appearance at a World Cup and have met their Pacific counter-parts once before in the 99 tournament suffering a 67-18 defeat.
However the team's media liaison Jerry Elago said it was a different tournament and the team were feeling confident about tomorrow's match.
"We are very happy to be here, obviously looking forward to our first match. Its been a couple of days just waiting in anticipation for it.
"The team have been practicing since Sunday last week. They're in good spirits. The guys are ready to take to the field - we're ready."
The team had their first training session in the sulphur city yesterday, opening it briefly for the media with the African side looking sharp and fired up.
Elago said despite Namibia having a small player base to choose from, the team had a good mix of youth and experience and were keen to show New Zealand they were ready for the riggers of facing a flying Fijian team.
"I think there are two levels of excitement within the team, for some it's their first World Cup and there is no bigger event. The others who are repeating their experiences from previous World Cups, they are there to guide their team mates through this experience."
Meanwhile Fijian midfielder Seremaia Bai and winger Naipolioni Nalaga have been recalled by Fiji among nine changes to the starting lineup to meet Namibia.
Franced-based Bai will play in the centers outside first five-eighths Waisea Luveniyali.
Fiji vs Namibia - Rotorua International Stadium, Saturday, 3.30pm
Squads
Fiji: Kini Murimurivalu, Vereniki Goneva, Gaby Lovobalavu, Seremaia Bai, Naipolioni Nalaga, Waisea Luveniyali, Nemia Kenatale; Netani Talei, Mala Ravulo, Dominiko Waqaniburotu, Wame Lewaravu, Leone Nakaraw, Deacon Manu (captain), Viliame Veikoso, Campese Ma'afu. Reserves: Sunia Koto, Waisea Nailago, Seko Kalou, Akapusi Qera, Vitori Buatava, Albert Vulivuli, Iliesa Keresoni.
Namibia: Johnnie Redelinghuys, Hugo Horn, Raoul Larson, Heinz Koll, Nico Esterhuyse, Tinus Du Plessis, Jacques Burger (captain), Jacques Nieuwenhuis, Eugene Jantjies, Theuns Kotze, Conrad Marais, Piet Van Zyl, Danie Van Wyk, Danie Dames, Chrysander Botha, Bertus O'Callaghan, Jané Du Toit, Pieter Jan van Lill, Rohan Kitshoff, Ryan De La Harpe, Darryl De La Harpe, Llewellyn Winkler